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Garmin Edge/Virb Mount

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    #32
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,204 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    greenspurs wrote: »
    got the mount in Harvey Norman !!! Garmin and all ! :)
    get the sd memeory also.
    When i connect the Virb to the laptop nothing happens ? Do i have to download the software for editing etc ?
    Also shouldnt the light flash when charging ?

    I think a manual comes with it that tells you want to do!


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    #33
    greenspurs
    Registered Users Posts: 10,285 ✭✭✭✭greenspurs


    yep.. i figured that much out....
    its not that discriptive though. and has no troubleshooting etc..
    Thanks for the sarcasm though ..... Youre good!
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    "Bright lights and Thunder .................... "



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    #34
    Alek
    Registered Users Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    push the usb cable bit deeper into virb and the computer should recognise it. it takes a little more force than usual.


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    #35
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,204 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    First time out with the Virb and nearly get run over. Drivers must be drawn to them

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYw807iTJuc


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    #36
    triggermortis
    Registered Users Posts: 2,684 ✭✭✭triggermortis


    godtabh wrote: »
    First time out with the Virb and nearly get run over. Drivers must be drawn to them

    I won't bother fitting mine then..
    Haven't actually got it in my hands yet. It's arrived at my mates house in UK, but too late for him to bring it out here this shift. New toy for after xmas then :)


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    #37
    greenspurs
    Registered Users Posts: 10,285 ✭✭✭✭greenspurs


    first spin with the Virb yesterday.
    Very happy with it so far. Good quality, and when secured on the underneath of the bars , its not so noticeable..
    Now off to try figure out how to edit ;)

    Update - downloaded the edit tools from Garmin website.
    Very user friendly (thank F*** :) ) and really works well......
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    "Bright lights and Thunder .................... "



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    #38
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,204 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    Alek wrote: »

    I need to get some of this Rain-X, they say it works wonders for camera lenses.

    http://www.halfords.ie/motoring/engine-oils-fluids/screenwash-de-icer/rain-x-rain-repellent-200ml

    Anyone wants half a bottle? I will never use it whole... :pac:

    bought some of this today. need to get small bottles


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    #39
    pprendeville
    Registered Users Posts: 2,888 ✭✭✭pprendeville


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    Got the mount today. Ended up getting a spare one as I had put down an old address of my sisters in London. Fortunately the person got in touch (after I'd ordered a replacement) so if anyone is looking for a spare for €15 I can send one on. It's as per the pics. Looking forward to providing some quality racing footage in 2015 from the A2 peloton.


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    #40
    pprendeville
    Registered Users Posts: 2,888 ✭✭✭pprendeville


    Anyone using the Virb software on a Macbook. My OS is version 10.7.5 OSX Lion on an old Macbook from 2007/08 and it looks like its the latest OS version for Lion. However Virb Edit won't run on it. :rolleyes:
    Edit: Looks like its possible to update the OS on a MacBook which I wasn't aware of. Will give it a try.


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    #41
    talkabout
    Registered Users Posts: 695 ✭✭✭talkabout


    pprendeville wrote: »
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    Got the mount today. Ended up getting a spare one as I had put down an old address of my sisters in London. Fortunately the person got in touch (after I'd ordered a replacement) so if anyone is looking for a spare for €15 I can send one on. It's as per the pics. Looking forward to providing some quality racing footage in 2015 from the A2 peloton.


    Would take the spare mount off you if its still available. Will send you a PM.


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    #42
    Inquitus
    Registered Users Posts: 13,734 ✭✭✭✭Inquitus


    Just bought one off the Amazon Boxing day sale the Elite for 169.29 delivered, seems like a decent deal, would have gone with the non Elite if it was available in same sale.


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    #43
    pprendeville
    Registered Users Posts: 2,888 ✭✭✭pprendeville


    @ talkabout: I've sent you a PM re the mount. Get back to me when you have a chance. There's interest elsewhere also.

    Managed to download an older version (2.2.1) of Virb Edit so I'm free to play around now a bit with the videos. For anyone possibly looking for older versions of the software here's a link.


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    #44
    triggermortis
    Registered Users Posts: 2,684 ✭✭✭triggermortis


    pprendeville wrote: »
    @ talkabout: I've sent you a PM re the mount. Get back to me when you have a chance. There's interest elsewhere also.

    Managed to download an older version (2.2.1) of Virb Edit so I'm free to play around now a bit with the videos. For anyone possibly looking for older versions of the software here's a link.

    hmm.. I've got 10.6.8 and none of those work for me. Not sure my mac will take 10.7. Time for a new macbook I think!!


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    #45
    pprendeville
    Registered Users Posts: 2,888 ✭✭✭pprendeville


    Alek wrote: »
    push the usb cable bit deeper into virb and the computer should recognise it. it takes a little more force than usual.

    Ha I found that also. Plugged it in over night and wondered why it still didn't charge.


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    #46
    WillyFXP
    Closed Accounts Posts: 833 ✭✭✭WillyFXP


    http://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/garmin-gopro-handlebar-mount.htm
    States gopro mount but should work with the virb too


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    #47
    Kinet1c
    Closed Accounts Posts: 824 ✭✭✭Kinet1c


    For anyone with the VIRB, do you need to pair it up with your Edge device? I've only got a 200 atm but it fits my needs right now. I'm thinking the VIRB or the GoPro Hero as it's birthday season and I'm being asked what I'd like.


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    #48
    Statler
    Registered Users Posts: 890 ✭✭✭Statler


    No need to pair it, at this time of year when the chances are you're wearing thick gloves trying to use the Garmin touchscreen to start/ stop the Virb is almost impossible, the slider switch on the side of the Virb is perfect.


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    #49
    ashleey
    Registered Users Posts: 2,005 ✭✭✭ashleey


    Kinet1c wrote: »
    For anyone with the VIRB, do you need to pair it up with your Edge device? I've only got a 200 atm but it fits my needs right now. I'm thinking the VIRB or the GoPro Hero as it's birthday season and I'm being asked what I'd like.

    I use an edge 500 for the usual gps ride data. I have the cheapo Gopro for video.

    Then when I get back I use the Virb Edit software to sync the gps file with the video files ( the Gopro breaks your ride down into 17 minute blocks). You can sync by time or use a location to force the gps data to match the video file.
    Then you can overlay your speed, cadence, heart rate, elevation etc on the video file. Join up the video segments and you're done.

    Clearly the Virb Elite saves all this bother but the basic Gopro is less than 100 euro.


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    #50
    triggermortis
    Registered Users Posts: 2,684 ✭✭✭triggermortis


    If you have your edge paired and set up to auto start/stop as soon as you start the ride, the virb will record. No need to touch the camera apart from power on


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    #51
    ashleey
    Registered Users Posts: 2,005 ✭✭✭ashleey


    And, seeing that the title of the thread is regarding mounts, I am finding that the handlebar mounted camera lens will get road spray from your front wheel or your mate's back wheel. The roads here are covered in sh!t and do check the lens very now and again!


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    #52
    Statler
    Registered Users Posts: 890 ✭✭✭Statler


    triggermortis wrote: »
    If you have your edge paired and set up to auto start/stop as soon as you start the ride, the virb will record. No need to touch the camera apart from power on

    Didn't realise it did auto start/stop, ignore what I said above then, that makes it well worth pairing, assuming you want to record the whole spin and it's not longer than the battery life.
    ashleey wrote: »
    And, seeing that the title of the thread is regarding mounts, I am finding that the handlebar mounted camera lens will get road spray from your front wheel or your mate's back wheel. The roads here are covered in sh!t and do check the lens very now and again!

    Bear in mind you're not supposed to wipe the lens with a dry cloth or it might damage the water repellant coating. Pity they couldn't have put a 'crap Irish road spray' repellant on it...


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    #53
    Kinet1c
    Closed Accounts Posts: 824 ✭✭✭Kinet1c


    ashleey wrote: »
    And, seeing that the title of the thread is regarding mounts

    I've more questions so I'll leave the thread for this topic and setup another.


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    #54
    pprendeville
    Registered Users Posts: 2,888 ✭✭✭pprendeville


    Here's a site selling some innovative mounts for Garmins, cameras and Exposure lights. http://www.racewaredirect.co/product-category/garmin-mounts/


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    #55
    Unknown Soldier
    Registered Users Posts: 2,124 ✭✭✭Unknown Soldier


    pprendeville wrote: »
    Here's a site selling some innovative mounts for Garmins, cameras and Exposure lights. http://www.racewaredirect.co/product-category/garmin-mounts/

    http://www.racewaredirect.co/shop/garmin-edge-exposure-mount/

    Looks nice.

    I have become fond of seeing my levers in my Virb videos :)


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    #56
    BadSanta
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭BadSanta


    any local shop in Dublin selling this edge/virb.gopro combo mount? and if someone know how much incase... thanks


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    #57
    Crocked
    Registered Users Posts: 543 ✭✭✭Crocked


    I got a K-Edge one in Cyclesuperstore. Think it was about €50

    http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=54368


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    #58
    BadSanta
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭BadSanta


    Crocked wrote: »
    I got a K-Edge one in Cyclesuperstore. Think it was about €50

    looking for combo mount, might pop in to the shop hope to get lucky. thank you


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